Hull City are closing in on a loan deal for Liverpool winger Fabio Carvalho as Leicester City miss out amid links to Rangers target Million Manhoef.
Reports are suggesting that the Tigers will complete a deal for the 21-year-old Portuguese winger, who has just been recalled to Anfield from a loan stint at RB Leipzig.
The move will be of interest to Rangers fans given Championship leaders Leicester City were linked with a move for Carvalho in the January window.
The Foxes have also been linked to fellow wide-man Million Manhoef, who is reportedly a main target for the Rangers squad in the January transfer window.
Fabio Carvalho readies Hull City move
One man who will not care a jot about that is Hull City owner Acun Ilicali, who is absolutely delighted to sign the talented Liverpool winger join his club.
Speaking to Sky Sports with the deal nearing completion, the owner claims “many clubs” wanted to sign the ex-Fulham star.
“We agreed all terms with him,” said Ilicali. “I’m very happy to say he’s going to wear the Hull shirt.
“It’s almost done. The announcement has to be done, that’s all. The club will do it.
“So many clubs wanted him and he chose us. It’s because of the way we are playing the game. Liam Rosenior has a big effect on that, playing nice football.
“He wants to go to a place where he will enjoy football. Hull is the best place for him to improve his talents.
“We are a fantastic club with fantastic players and a fantastic coach. Everything is so good here.”
According to the Leicester Mercury, Enzo Maresca’s side have been “beaten” to the signature of Carvalho by Hull.
